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Rod Building / Repair Tutorials

We are happy to offer a wide range of rod building videos below.  We will be adding new videos every week or two.  If you are not able to find a tutorial that address the situation you are working on, please send us an email (proofflyfishing@gmail.com) and we will work on getting a video made.  

Request a video.  If you would like a specific technique or repair covered in a video, please use the form at the link below and we will get to work on it.  


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Comprehensive video series

The links below will take you to a set of complete video series that will address building a rod from start to finish

Building a carbon fiber (graphite) fly rod 

Building a fiberglass fly rod 

How to restore a bamboo fly rod 

 

Repair / specialized videos 

The videos in the links below are stand alone tutorials that address a specific technique or repair.  

How to remove a guide from a rod 

How to remove a reel seat from a rod

How to make a rattan grip 

Introduction to working with silk thread 

How to install a rod label 

How to make a white trim band using India ink markers 

How to make a single turn trim band using India in markers on silk 

How to make a metallic trim band with superglue 

  

Product specific videos 

The videos in the links below will highlight the specifics of new products including how to install, fit, and when and when not to use them.  

Removable fighting butt hardware 

Alignment dots made easy 

How to assemble a Sig Jig

Working with ferrules on bamboo fly rods 

 

Additional Resources 

Helpful links, articles, and files 

Guide Spacing calculator 

Custom guide kits 

 

 

 

 

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